Chapter 17
Rhett’s POV
The second the words left my mouth I wanted to claw them back.
Fuck.
What the hell was I thinking, branding her like that? Like she belonged to me?
She was Micah’s little sister. She was forbidden territory. Dangerous territory. And yet I couldn’t stop myself.
Straight guilt punched me in the gut. If she asked me anything, if she pressed me right then, I’d cave. I’d give myself away completely. So I did the only thing I could–I pulled back.
Before she could say a word, I muttered something about needing air and left the room.
I shoved the door open and strode to the balcony, dragging a hand through my hair.
The world outside was quiet. Too quiet compared to the chaos I carried in my chest.
I leaned against the porch railing, pulled out my phone, and scroll
